Galleries · South East England
Worthing Museum and Art Gallery
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Worthing Museum and Art Gallery — museum in Worthing, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Worthing · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Worthing Museum and Art Gallery is an art gallery in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1908. Wikidata describes it as: "museum in Worthing, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 50.8146°, -0.3718°.
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Official information
Worthing Museum and Art Gallery showcases a significant collection of clothing and artifacts that reflect everyday life and Sussex history. Visitors can explore various galleries that highlight the creativity and stories behind ordinary lives.
From the Wikipedia article
Worthing Museum and Art Gallery is in the centre of Worthing near the grade II* listed St Paul's. The building, which celebrated its centenary in 2008, was originally designed to house the town's library as well as the museum, the library section being funded by Andrew Carnegie. It is the largest museum in West Sussex.
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Background
History
From March 2025 to March 2026 the museum was closed while it underwent renovations and was given a connection to the Worthing Heat Network.`
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- Coordinates
- 50.8146, -0.3718
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Worthing
- Parish
- Worthing, unparished area
- Postcode
- BN11 1HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Worthing West
- Established
- 1908
- Nearest railway station
- Worthing — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Thu 10am–8pm, Fri–Sat 10am–5pm; closed Sun–Wed
- Official site
- wtm.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q8037224 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Worthing Museum and Art Gallery (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Worthing Museum and Art Gallery on a wet February lunchtime - geograph.org.uk - 1717464.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Worthing Museum and Art Gallery?
- Worthing Museum and Art Gallery is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN11 1HA), in the parish of Worthing, unparished area.
- What is Worthing Museum and Art Gallery?
- Worthing Museum and Art Gallery — museum in Worthing, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Worthing Museum and Art Gallery?
- The nearest railway station is Worthing, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN11 1HA.
- When was Worthing Museum and Art Gallery built?
- Built or established in 1908.
- Is Worthing Museum and Art Gallery free to visit?
- Yes, Worthing Museum and Art Gallery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Worthing Museum and Art Gallery?
- The nearest railway station is Worthing, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN11 1HA.